Shoe lace flap with golfing accessory  holders

ABSTRACT

A set of shoe lace flaps with golfing accessory holders ( 1 ) that attach to new golf shoes ( 10 ) and cover the laces ( 9 ) of the golf shoes, thereby giving the appearance of vintage golf shoes. Each shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders has a set of apertures ( 8 ) on one end that allow a user to attach the shoe lace flap to a golf shoe by placing the laces of the golf shoe through the apertures. fringe is located on the opposite end of each shoe lace flap. In addition, each flap has a storage area ( 11 ) for storing a golf tee ( 12 ) and a storage area ( 15 ) for storing a golf ball marker. The storage areas allow a user to easily access a stored golf tee and/or golf ball marker while bending over to set up a tee shot and/or to mark a golf ball.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to golfing apparel, more particularly, to shoelace flaps that attach to the laces of golf shoes to give the golf shoesa “retro” appearance and to provide storage for golf tees and/or golfball markers.

Traditionally, golf shoes were made with lace flaps that were extensionsof the tongues of the shoes. The flaps would extend upward from thetongues and fold over the laces of the golf shoes. In recent years,manufacturers have stopped producing golf shoes having built in laceflaps, thereby creating a market for used vintage golf shoes having laceflaps. However, the supply of such golf shoes is greatly limited. Afurther problem with golf shoes is that they do not provide any storagefor golfing accessories, such as golf tees and/or golf ball markers.

Therefore, a need exists for shoe lace flaps that attach to the laces ofgolf shoes, thereby giving the golf shoes a vintage appearance andproviding storage for golf tees and/or golf ball markers.

The relevant prior art includes the following references:

Pat. No. (U.S. unless Issue/Publication stated otherwise) Inventor Date2005/0144812 Wheeler Jul. 07, 2005 2003/0192206 Ashton Oct. 16, 20032003/0166423 Rao Sep. 04, 2003 6,578,746 Greeves Jun. 17, 2003 6,543,063Greer Apr. 08, 2003 2002/0062516 Greer May 30, 2002 KR20020021430 KwonMar. 21, 2002 5,996,116 Tate Dec. 07, 1999 5,671,517 Gourley Sep. 30,1997 5,596,821 Solo Jan. 28, 1997 5,433,436 Hoyt et al. Jul. 18, 19955,365,609 Herzog Nov. 22, 1994 4,130,950 Bazzle et al. Dec. 26, 19783,556,364 Maretka Jan. 19, 1971 2,662,677 Perry Dec. 15, 1953

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a shoe laceflap that is not only decorative, but also covers and protects shoelaces of a shoe from elements.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe lace flapwith golfing accessory holders that is removably attachable to the lacesof a golf shoe.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a shoelace flap with golfing accessory holders that has golfing accessoryholders.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe lace flapwith golfing accessory holders that gives current golf shoes theappearance of vintage golf shoes.

An even further object of the present invention is to provide a shoelace flap with golfing accessory holders that provides storage areas forgolfing accessories, such as golf tees and ball markers.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe lace flapwith golfing accessory holders in which storage areas for golfingaccessories are easily accessible while a user is in a bent over orkneeling position.

The present invention fulfills the above and other objects by providinga set of shoe lace flaps that attach to new golf shoes and cover thelaces of the golf shoes, thereby giving the appearance of vintage golfshoes. Each flap has a set of apertures on one end that allow a user toattach the flap to a golf shoe by placing the laces of the golf shoethrough the apertures. Decorative fringe is located on the opposite endof each flap. In addition, each flap has a holding means for storing agolf tee and a holding means for storing a golf ball marker. The flapallows a user to easily access a stored golf tee and/or golf ball markerwhile bending over to set up a tee shot and/or to mark a golf ball.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the presentinvention should become even more readily apparent to those skilled inthe art upon a reading of the following detailed description inconjunction with the drawings wherein there is shown and describedillustrative embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the following detailed description, reference will be made to theattached drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a top view of a shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holdersof the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of a shoe lace flap with golfing accessoryholders of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of golf shoe having a shoe lace flap withgolfing accessory holders of the present invention located thereon;

FIG. 4 is a top view of a shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holdersof the present invention having a folding flap; and

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of golf shoe having a shoe lace flap withgolfing accessory holders of the present invention having a foldingflap.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminologyused in reference to the numbered accessories in the drawings is asfollows:

-   1. shoe lace flap-   2. upper edge-   3. lower edge-   4. side edge-   5. upper surface-   6. lower surface-   7. fringe-   8. aperture-   9. laces-   10. golf shoe-   11. tee holding means-   12. golf tee-   13. strap-   14. vertical cut-   15. ball marker holding means-   16. ball marker-   17. magnet-   18. pin hole-   19. personalized area-   20. folding flap

With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a top and bottom views of a shoelace flap with golfing accessory holders 1 of the present invention areshown. The shoe flap and golfing accessory holder 1 has an upper edge 2,lower edge 3, side edges 4, an upper surface 5 and a lower surface 6.Fringe 7 located along the lower edge 3 gives the appearance of avintage shoe lace flap. Apertures 8 are located below the upper edge 2.The apertures 8 are used to attach the shoe flap and golfing accessoryholder 1 to the laces 9 of a golf shoe 10, as shown further in FIG. 3. Atee holding means 11 is located on the upper surface 5 and used forstoring a golf tee 12 on the shoe lace flap with golfing accessoryholders 1, as shown in FIG. 3. As shown here, the tee holding means 11is a pair of straps 13 created by placing vertical cuts 14 through theshoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1. A ball marker holdingmeans 15 is located on the upper surface 5 and used for storing a ballmarker 16 on the shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1, asshown in FIG. 3. The ball marker holding means 15 may be a magnet 17that secures metal ball markers 15 to the shoe lace flap with golfingaccessory holders 1 and/or a pin hole 18 that secures ball markers 16having pins to the shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1. Apersonalized area 19 is located on the upper surface 5. The personalizedarea 19 may be personalized by a user with initials, logos, etc.

With reference to FIG. 3, a perspective view of golf shoe 10 having ashoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1 of the present inventionlocated thereon is shown. The shoe lace flap with golfing accessoryholders 1 is attached to laces 9 of the golf shoe 10 via apertures 8. Atee holding means 11 is located on the upper surface 5 and used forstoring a golf tee 12 on the shoe lace flap with golfing accessoryholders 1. A ball marker holding means 15 is located on the uppersurface 5 and used for storing a ball marker 16 on the shoe lace flapwith golfing accessory holders 1. Fringe 7 located along the lower edge3 gives the appearance of a vintage shoe flap.

With reference to FIG. 4, a top view of a shoe lace flap with golfingaccessory holders 1 of the present invention having a folding flap 20 isshown. The shoe flap and golfing accessory holder 1 has an upper edge 2,lower edge 3, side edges 4, an upper surface 5 and a lower surface 6. Afolding flap 20, which is substantially shaped like the shoe lace flapwith golfing accessory holders 1, extends from the upper edge 2. Thefolding flap 20 may be folded flat against the lower surface 6 of theshoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1 when attached to a golfshoe 10, as shown further in FIG. 5, thereby giving the shoe lace flapwith golfing accessory holders 1 a more pronounced appearance. Fringe 7located on the shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1 and thefolding flap 20 gives appearance of a vintage shoe flap. Correspondingapertures 8 are located on the shoe lace flap with golfing accessoryholders 1 and the folding flap 20. The apertures 8 are used to attachthe shoe flap and golfing accessory holder 1 to the laces 9 of a golfshoe 10, as shown further in FIG. 5. A tee holding means 11 is locatedon the upper surface 5 and used for storing a golf tee 12 on the shoelace flap with golfing accessory holders 1, as shown in FIG. 5. As shownhere, the tee holding means 11 is a pair of straps 13 created by placingvertical cuts 14 through the shoe lace flap with golfing accessoryholders 1. A ball marker holding means 15 is located on the uppersurface 5 and used for storing a ball marker 16 on the shoe lace flapwith golfing accessory holders 1, as shown in FIG. 5. The ball markerholding means 15 may be a magnet 17 that secures metal ball markers 15to the shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1 and/or a pin hole18 that secures ball markers 16 having pins to the shoe lace flap withgolfing accessory holders 1. A personalized area 19 is located on theupper surface 5. The personalized area 19 may be personalized by a userwith initials, logos, etc.

Finally, with reference to FIG. 5, a perspective view of golf shoe 10having a shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1 of the presentinvention having a folding flap 20. is shown. The shoe lace flap withgolfing accessory holders 1 is attached to laces 9 of the golf shoe 10via corresponding apertures 8 are located on the shoe lace flap withgolfing accessory holders 1 and the folding flap 20. A tee holding means11 is located on the upper surface 5 and used for storing a golf tee 12on the shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1. A ball markerholding means 15 is located on the upper surface 5 and used for storinga ball marker 16 on the shoe lace flap with golfing accessory holders 1.Fringe 7 located along the lower edge 3 gives the appearance of avintage shoe flap.

It is to be understood that while a preferred embodiment of theinvention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific formor arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparentto those skilled in the art that various changes may be made withoutdeparting from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to beconsidered limited to what is shown and described in the specificationand drawings.

1. A shoe lace flap comprising: an upper edge, lower edge, side edges,upper surface and lower surface; fringe located along the lower edge;and and at least one aperture located below the top edge for attachingthe shoe lace flap to laces of a golf shoe.
 2. The shoe lace flap ofclaim 1 further comprising: a tee holding means located on the uppersurface.
 3. The shoe lace flap of claim 2 wherein: said tee holdingmeans is at least one strap.
 4. The shoe lace flap of claim 1 furthercomprising: a ball marker holding means located on the upper surface. 5.The shoe lace flap of claim 4 wherein: said ball marker holding means isa magnet.
 6. The shoe lace flap of claim 4 wherein: said ball markerholding means is a pin hole.
 7. The shoe lace flap of claim 1 furthercomprising: a personalized area.
 8. The shoe lace flap of claim 1further comprising: a folding flap substantially shaped like the shoelace flap extending from the upper edge of the shoe lace flap with. 9.The shoe lace flap of claim 8 wherein: said folding flap furthercomprises at least one aperture for attaching the folding flap and theshoe lace flap to laces of a golf shoe.
 10. The shoe lace flap with ofclaim 8 wherein: said folding flap further comprises fringe.
 11. A shoelace flap comprising: an upper edge, lower edge, side edges, uppersurface and lower surface; fringe located along the lower edge; and atleast one aperture located below the top edge for attaching the shoelace flap to laces of a golf shoe; and a tee holding means located onthe upper surface.
 12. The shoe lace flap of claim 11 wherein: said teeholding means is at least one strap.
 13. The shoe lace flap of claim 11further comprising: a ball marker holding means located on the uppersurface.
 14. The shoe lace flap of claim 13 wherein: said ball markerholding means is a magnet.
 15. The shoe lace flap of claim 13 wherein:said ball marker holding means is a pin hole.
 16. The shoe lace flap ofclaim 11 further comprising: a personalized area.
 17. The shoe lace flapof claim 11 further comprising: a folding flap substantially shaped likethe shoe lace flap extending from the upper edge of the shoe lace flap.18. The shoe lace flap of claim 17 wherein: said folding flap furthercomprises at least one aperture for attaching the folding flap and theshoe lace flap to laces of a golf shoe.
 19. The shoe lace flap of claim17 wherein: said folding flap further comprises fringe.
 20. A shoe laceflap comprising: an upper edge, lower edge, side edges, upper surfaceand lower surface; fringe located along the lower edge; and at least oneaperture located below the top edge for attaching the shoe lace flap tolaces of a golf shoe; and a ball marker holding means located on theupper surface.
 21. The shoe lace flap of claim 20 further comprising: atee holding means located on the upper surface.
 22. The shoe lace flapof claim 21 wherein: said tee holding means is at least one strap. 23.The shoe lace flap of claim 20 wherein: said ball marker holding meansis a magnet.
 24. The shoe lace flap of claim 20 wherein: said ballmarker holding means is a pin hole.
 25. The shoe lace flap of claim 20further comprising: a personalized area.
 26. The shoe lace flap of claim20 further comprising: a folding flap substantially shaped like the shoelace flap extending from the upper edge of the shoe lace flap.
 27. Theshoe lace flap of claim 26 wherein: said folding flap further comprisesat least one aperture for attaching the folding flap and the shoe laceflap to laces of a golf shoe.
 28. The shoe lace flap of claim 26wherein: said folding flap further comprises fringe.